Moved by R. Muscatello, Seconded by D. Proefrock to approve the meeting minutes of July 12, Motion unanimously carried.

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1 August 9, 2017 The regular meeting of the Wheatfield Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at the Wheatfield Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Walt Garrow. Present: Walt Garrow, Melissa Germann, Richard Muscatello, and Donald Proefrock. Also Present: Tim Zuber - Town engineer Wendel. Excused: Michael Polek Moved by R. Muscatello, Seconded by D. Proefrock to approve the meeting minutes of July 12, Motion unanimously carried. Summary of Agenda Dave Smith Enterprises Medical Complex, Vacant 5.08 parcel South of Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY - Sketch Plan Review. Reviewed a Sketch Plan for the construction of a 15,500 ft 2 retail plaza with parking. Part of the project will be in the Town of Wheatfield and part will be within the Town of Niagara. The Town of Niagara will be requesting Lead Agency Status as more of the project is located there. Phase one of this project includes a private road, public and private utilities and infrastructure installation, and these are the only items to be considered at this time. Subsequent phases of the project could be in either Town so the applicant will seek Site Plan Approval in the appropriate Town. The Wheatfield Planning Board has interest in meeting with the Town of Niagara Planning Board concerning this project. No action required. Nicoletti Storage Units, Southeast Corner of Lockport and Walmore Road, Wheatfield, NY - Sketch Plan Review. Reviewed a sketch plan for the construction of 72 mini storage units and outdoor boat and RV storage, built in 2 phases. Provided documents were reviewed and further required applicant actions and applicable Town Code requirements were discussed. The property is zoned M-1 so a special use permit is required for a storage building. Overlay and zoning requirements are awaiting Town Attorney interpretation. Small World Daycare Expansion, 3793 Commerce Court, North Tonawanda, NY - Sketch Plan Review. Reviewed a sketch plan for the 2,300 ft 2 expansion of an existing daycare facility. The proposal was discussed with the applicant and utilization of the Town s Site Plan Checklist as the Site Plan process continues. Niagara International Sports & Entertainment, 6929 Williams Road (Summit Park Mall), Niagara Falls, NY Site Plan Review. Reviewed a site plan for the construction of 2 96,000 ft 2 structures connected to existing mall and associated infrastructure. This project was previously conditionally approved by the Planning Board utilizing to large inflatable domes. The applicant has chosen to change the design from domes to permanent structures so the project must go through the Site Plan review process. A variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals is required for the proposed height of the structures.

2 Other Board Business None Next meeting: September 6, 2017 Motion made by W. Garrow, Seconded by M. Germann to adjourn the meeting at 8:35p.m. Motion unanimously carried. Respectfully Submitted Melissa Germann, Secretary (pro-tem)

3 XX Sketch Plat Review Public Hearing Special Permit Site Plat Review Final Subdivision Plat Commercial Vehicle Parking Permit Site Plat Date June 14, 2017 Review Date: August 9, Development Specifics: Dave Smith Enterprises Medical Complex a. Property Identification & Location Vacant 5.08 acre parcel SBL z, South of Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY, b. Owner(s) Name(s), Address & Phone No. Joseph Smith, Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY, Phone: c. Developer (when different) Name, Address & Phone No. Dave Smith Enterprises, Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY, Phone: d. Architect/Engineer/Licensed Land Surveyor Name, Address & Phone No. APEX Consulting, 102 East Avenue, Lockport, NY, Phone: e. Development Details (Explain) Private drive off Williams Road, to Niagara Falls Boulevard. Subsequent phase, 15,500 ft 2 retail plaza with parking. a. Total site area is 5 +/- acres within the Town of Wheatfield is also located in a C-1 zoning district. Currently the property is vacant. b. Phase One includes a private road, public and private utilites and infrastructure (stormwater management, sanitary sewers, waterlines and hydrants). This is the only item to be determined at this time. c. Traffic study to be completed along Williams Rd (per request by NYSDOT). d. Town of Niagara will be requesting Lead Agency status (more of the project is located in the town of Niagara). e. Subsequest phases could be in either town. The applicant will then come in for Site Plan approval. f. Provide a base map (per Town requirements). The base map requirements are on the Town s website, Town code. g. Parking requirements 90 required (as shown), providing 85 with 6 handicapped. Sketch Plan (building locations) is an example only. Parking to be calculated during Site Plan Review. h. Road to be built to Town standards. i. Landscaping plan specific landscaping will be determined during the Site Plan process. For phase one, there are deciduous trees shown to be installed along the roadway. j. Contact the FAA during Site Plan review. k. Consider/utilize the Airport Zone 1 Overlay. This overlay can be found in the Town zoning code. l. Greenspace, as provided, is 53.9%. m. Building designed plans with colors, heights and dimensions to be determined during the Site Plan phase. Buildings, as shown, are shown for SEQR purposes only. n. Sign to comply with Town code. o. Show snow removal areas during the Site Plan process. p. NO short term or long term storage of radiological or explosive material permited except when needed in processing q. Phase one environmental (soil testing) paperwork to be provided to the Town of Wheatfield. r. Prior to Site Plan review, evidence of change in property line to be submitted to the Town. s. The Town of Wheatfield Planning Board has interest in meeting with the Town of Niagara Planning Board during this process. Applicant and/or Design Engineer to coordinate as necessary.

4 Development Specifics: Dave Smith Enterprises Medical Complex Aug 9, 2017

5 XX Sketch Plat Review Public Hearing Special Permit Site Plat Review Final Subdivision Plat Commercial Vehicle Parking Permit Site Plat Date August 1, 2017 Review Date: August 9, Development Specifics: Nicoletti Storage Units a Property Identification & Location SE Corner of Lockport and Walmore Road, NY SBL: b Owner(s) Name(s), Address & Phone No. Lori Nicoletti, 3503 Miller Road, Niagara Falls, NY Phone: c Developer (when different) Name, Address & Phone No. Same as above. d Architect/Engineer/Licensed Land Surveyor Name, Address & Phone No. Advanced Design Group, 761 Cayuga St, Lewiston, NY Phone: e Development Details (Explain) Construction of 72 min - storage units and to create outdoor boat and RV storage, to be built in 2 phases. a. Total site area is 5 acres within an M-1 zoning district. Currently the property is vacant. b. Drainage Plan provided with current submittal. c. Provide a base map (per Town requirements). The base map requirements are on the Town s website, Town code. d. The project will require a for a storage building. However, overlay requirements and zoning requirements waiting for attorney interpretation. e. The Site s dumping history could impact SEQR. Applicant has provided a phase one environmental assessment. f. Any fencing must comply with the Town s Fence Code. g. All outside storage to be screened from view. h. Sign to comply with Town Code. i. Contact the FAA, NFTA, and the military. j. Utilize the Airport Zone 1 Overlay for details and requirements. k. Design Engineer indicated that the retention is dry ponds. l. Plans have been submitted to the applicable Fire Dept and the Fire Advisory Board. Provide proof to the Planning Board. m. Architectural rendering and perspective in color to be submitted. n. Provided Niagara County referral to the Design Engineer. o. At the next meeting, the Planning Board will review the guidelines. Aug. 9, 2017

6 XX Sketch Plat Review Public Hearing Special Permit Site Plat Review Final Subdivision Plat Comm. Vehicle Parking Permit Site Plat Date Not provided Review Date: August 9, Development Specifics: Small World Daycare Expansion a. Property Identification & Location 3793 Commerce Court, North Tonawanda, NY b. Owner(s) Name(s), Address & Phone No. Kathy Edwards, 3793 Commerce Court, North Tonawanda, NY, Phone: c. Developer (when different) Name, Address & Phone No. James Fittante, P.O. Box 3084, Niagara falls, NY, Phone: d. Architect/Engineer/Licensed Land Surveyor Name, Address & Phone No. James Fittante, PO Box 3084, Niagara Falls, NY Phone: e. Development Details (Explain) Expansion of Daycare 2,300 ft 2. a. The distance from ditch/top of bank is an issue. This is not in compliance with the Town s Conservation Area Determination. The requirement is 100 from top of bank; however it must be a minimum of 25. It must be determined the distance from the top of bank to the proposed building. b. Limits of Conservation Area are top of bank or limits of wetlands, whichever is closer. c. Wetlands: delineations are only good for 5 years. d. Utilize the town s Site Plan checklist, as the Site Plan process continues. Refer to the town s website for the updated Site Plan checklist. e. New requirement/guideline: provide a base map. The town s website/town code lists the requirements to provide on the map. f. Verify parking requirements. No action required, discussed the proposal with the applicant. Voting Results: Yeas:, Nays:, Abstentions: Aug 9, 2017

7 Sketch Plat Review Public Hearing Special Permit XX Site Plat Review Final Subdivision Plat Commercial Vehicle Parking Permit Site Plat Date August 1, 2017 Review Date: August 9, Development Specifics: Niagara International Sports & Entertainment a. Property Identification & Location 6929 Williams Rd (Summit Park Mall), Niagara Falls, NY b. Owner(s) Name(s), Address & Phone No. Zoran Cocov c/o SaveALot, 6929 Williams Rd, Niagara Falls, NY Phone: c. Developer (when different) Name, Address & Phone No. same as above d. Architect/Engineer/Licensed Land Surveyor Name, Address & Phone No. Lauer-Manguso & Assoc. Architects, 4080 Ridge Lea Rd., Amherst, NY Phone: e. Development Details (Explain) Site Plan for the proposed construction of 2 96,000 ft 2 structures connected to existing mall and associated infrastructure. a. Planning Board approval is required prior to any future parking being constructed on the property. b. Applicant to meet with the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for the proposed height of structures. c. Applicant to submit plans to the applicable Fire Dept and the Fire Advisory Board. d. SPDES permit will be required. e. Plans for construction traffic will be minimized to the extent possible. Wendel will verify if a bond is needed for Plaza Drive and associated public traffic routes, to address possible heavy truck traffic. f. The Planning Board recognizes the functions inside the mall that support the sport building activities. g. The Planning Board recognizes that there will be landscaping changes required for SPDES. h. Wetland disturbance will require approval from Army Corp of Engineers. i. Lighting, security and fencing to be shown on Site Plan. j. How is new proposal enhancing visual and esthetics to Wheatfield community? Applicant/Architect to illustrate new appearance of buildings. k. Public Informational Meeting to be scheduled by the Planning Board. l. Landscaping to be shown on the Site Plan. m. Project is ongoing; therefore a base map is not required. n. Applicant will need to go thru the Site Plan review process. No action required. Aug 9, 2017